Communication Skills

One hallmark of a healthy environment inside or outside of a camp is “clean communication.” Learn the six faces of dirty communication, and how to avoid them. Critical information for all interpersonal relationships. Dr. Grayson created website.

A body of work by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg shapes our every word and conversation at camp, as well as our thoughts. In essence, it is about powerfully working with needs and feelings to create connection and shared understandings . . . Emotional intelligence.

“Good job” and “that was great!” are often heard coming from adults when speaking to children. Learn how to be more specific and effective with your praise. And, check out the video under “Self-esteem” above.

This useful framework quickly identifies five common approaches toward leading others. Leadership is largely an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – see www.visionrealization.com for a quick PowerPoint with audio annotation of EQ.